A crochet pattern for a hot water bottle cover, decorated with the iconic Frida Kahlo . Who better to snuggle up to for inspiration on a cold winter’s night?

The pattern contains full step-by-step instructions, tips and photographs as a guide. I have designed this pattern to be manageable at an advanced beginner level. To complete it you will need to be able to make a magic ring, chain, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, skip, increase, and have basic sewing skills. There are many useful tutorials online if you are unfamiliar with any of the stitches used.

MATERIALS NEEDED:

65g double knit yarn in blue
10g double knit yarn in black, yellow, orange, red, green
and skin colour
(Stylecraft Special DK used in designing this pattern)
4mm crochet hook
Wool/tapestry sewing needle
2 x black domed buttons 10-12mm for eyes
2 x 25mm buttons

ABBREVIATONS (US terms):

ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
sk = skip stitch
INC = increasing row
DEC = decreasing row
2sc = increase by making 2 single crochet into one stitch
(##) = stitch count at end of row

I hope you enjoy making this project, but if you have any questions please contact me and I will do my best to help.

This product is not intended as a children’s toy and would not be suitable for children under 36 months due the the eyes being a choking hazard.